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Black and white photo negative of local children lined up for a race during Kids Day that the Portsmouth Fire Department hosted every year in the 1930's as a way to keep local youth out of trouble and give them something fun to do.

Black and white photo negative of an unknown store in Portsmouth that appears to have had a fire. On the side of the building "Rumford Baking Power", on the front "Coca-Cola" & "Beech Nut Chewing Tobacco".

Black and white photo negative of a Portsmouth Street. Selby Shoe Factory can be seen in the background. The Portsmouth City Directory lists the Selby Shoe Company at Seventh (7th) Street from Findlay to John.

Black and white photo negative of an unknown man and a cow on a roof in Portsmouth. Probably after a flood.

Black and white photo negative of a flooded Portsmouth. Likely the 1937 flood given how far the waters spread through town.

Black and white photo negative of the American Steam Laundry building that was located at 10 Glover Street Portsmouth, Ohio. It was operated until the mid 50's. The building is now the current Tri State Security headquarters.

Black and white photo negative of a view of Portsmouth. The Portsmouth Public Library is shown.

Colored photo of boats and people boating in the Ohio river during a nice sunny day. Could be during River Days. Old US Grant Bridge in photo background.

Colored photo of the boat races during Portsmouth River Days on the Ohio River.

Colored photo of boats lining up on the river banks before the boat races during Portsmouth River Days. Old US Grant Bridge in photo background.

Colored photo of Portsmouth River Days by the flood walls. Vendors lined the streets and drew in a large crowd.